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word that describes something that looks good but is actually bad?

Is there a specific word or phrase that describes something that appears attractive or appealing but is actually harmful or detrimental?

5 Answers

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Anonymous

Jan 05, 2025

Poison apple…

Wolf in sheep’s clothing…

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Anonymous

Feb 13, 2025

Specious,

Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious. [ quotations ▼] This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound.

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